Looking for old printed material about the lakes region

magicrobotmonkey · 01-03-2010, 08:14 PM

Hi, I'm in the process of opening a restaurant in Laconia, and I've had the idea to decorate the tables by laminating interesting old stuff on to them. I know I'm always seeing lots of old stuff here on the forum. I'm looking for anything from newspapers to advertisements to maps. Does anyone have any ideas where I can find some of this stuff. It would probably have to be stuff thats not rare or unique or valuable as I plan on pretty much destroying it getting it on to the tables.

Thanks, Aaron

LakesRegionSpirit · 01-04-2010, 07:44 AM

Warren Hughes at The Citizen newspaper might be someone to contact. He writes the history column for them.

angela4design · 01-04-2010, 08:26 AM

The UNH Dimond Library Documents Department & Data Center is a great resource for historical maps. Check out "Digital Collections' at the left. You'll find quite a bit available online.

no-engine · 01-04-2010, 08:28 AM

I have seen reproductions of older post cards, prints and such at Hawkins Photography Gallery in Meredith opposite Post Office.

BrownstoneNorth · 01-04-2010, 03:31 PM

There are always postcards, brochures, and the like available. Copying below the Search Results for "Winnipesaukee" as of now; if the link doesn't come through, just go to www.ebay.com and plug Winnipesaukee or a related term into the Search box.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Good luck!

SteveA · 01-04-2010, 05:50 PM

If it was me, I'd check out this website.

http://www.thepostcardworkshop.com/

He has quite the collection, and I don't think anyone out here knows more about "Old Stuff" about Lake Winnipesaukee.

Pineedles · 01-04-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveA

If it was me, I'd check out this website.

http://www.thepostcardworkshop.com/

He has quite the collection, and I don't think anyone out here knows more about "Old Stuff" about Lake Winnipesaukee.

Yes, I agree with SteveA. How a youngster like McDude could know so much alludes me, but he is the resident expert.

Argie's Wife · 01-04-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

There are always postcards, brochures, and the like available. Copying below the Search Results for "Winnipesaukee" as of now; if the link doesn't come through, just go to www.ebay.com and plug Winnipesaukee or a related term into the Search box.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

Good luck!

You had to suggest eBay... now I have a bid going on a book about Alton... yeah, thanks.

magicrobotmonkey · 01-04-2010, 10:26 PM

Haha, thanks for all the info, I'm finding some great stuff already. Now I just have to figure out how to get it on the tables without messing it all up...

CrawfordCentury · 01-05-2010, 02:46 PM

Bruce Heald, the bursar aboard the Mount, has compiled many, many books in the Arcadia "Images of America" series (the caption picture hostories that have the sepia tone covers).

He might be able to suggest a few images to scan that don't have copyright restrictions. Knowing how that publisher works, the author might have several remainder copies. See if you could work out a consignment deal with him.

01-03-2010, 08:14 PM	#1
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Looking for old printed material about the lakes region Hi, I'm in the process of opening a restaurant in Laconia, and I've had the idea to decorate the tables by laminating interesting old stuff on to them. I know I'm always seeing lots of old stuff here on the forum. I'm looking for anything from newspapers to advertisements to maps. Does anyone have any ideas where I can find some of this stuff. It would probably have to be stuff thats not rare or unique or valuable as I plan on pretty much destroying it getting it on to the tables. Thanks, Aaron

01-04-2010, 07:44 AM	#2
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	Warren Hughes at The Citizen newspaper might be someone to contact. He writes the history column for them. __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

01-04-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	UNH Library The UNH Dimond Library Documents Department & Data Center is a great resource for historical maps. Check out "Digital Collections' at the left. You'll find quite a bit available online.

01-04-2010, 03:31 PM	#5
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 212 Thanks: 110 Thanked 131 Times in 71 Posts	Try eBay for Memorabilia There are always postcards, brochures, and the like available. Copying below the Search Results for "Winnipesaukee" as of now; if the link doesn't come through, just go to www.ebay.com and plug Winnipesaukee or a related term into the Search box. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories Good luck!

01-04-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Our very own McDude If it was me, I'd check out this website. http://www.thepostcardworkshop.com/ He has quite the collection, and I don't think anyone out here knows more about "Old Stuff" about Lake Winnipesaukee. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

01-04-2010, 08:28 AM	#4
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	I have seen reproductions of older post cards, prints and such at Hawkins Photography Gallery in Meredith opposite Post Office.

01-04-2010, 10:26 PM	#9
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Haha, thanks for all the info, I'm finding some great stuff already. Now I just have to figure out how to get it on the tables without messing it all up...

01-05-2010, 02:46 PM	#10
CrawfordCentury Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere betwixt Gonic and Chocorua Posts: 191 Thanks: 13 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	Bruce Heald, the bursar aboard the Mount, has compiled many, many books in the Arcadia "Images of America" series (the caption picture hostories that have the sepia tone covers). He might be able to suggest a few images to scan that don't have copyright restrictions. Knowing how that publisher works, the author might have several remainder copies. See if you could work out a consignment deal with him. __________________ Plant a garden. Heat with wood. And thank a veteran.